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The vehicle will have to have the throttle body (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-throttle-body) and idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-clean-an-idle-air-control-valve-by-joyce-morse) checked to see if it needs to be cleaned. Also, the engine will need to be checked for any vacuum leaks (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-vacuum-leak) when the...
You might have a problem with the oil filter leaking when you rev the engine and increase the oil pressure. This can be from a collapsed oil filter media or excessive oil pressure from the engine. I recommend having the...
Unfortunately, there is no way to tell without doing some more testing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-making-a-noise-inspection). The timing and small details about the noises you are hearing may make a huge difference in diagnosing the issue. Lifters will make more of a "clicking"...
The "clunk" indicates there is a loose coupling somewhere is the driveline. As you diagnosed, u-joints (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/universal-joint-u-joint-replacement) and the differential are the most likely fault points, but this could also be harsh engagement of the transmission due to worn clutches,...
You should have a mobile mechanic like one from YourMechanic come to you so you do not have to worry about getting stranded on the road with a dead system. Have the engine light on inspected. (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-light-is-on-inspection) by the mechanic...
Starters are a very common failure for automobiles. It is pretty likely you have a failed started, but there's a way to check. An experienced technician will be able to check for an ignition or start signal when starting is...
Hi There, The resistor is what controls the speed of the blower motor, not the relay. The blower motor relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/blower-motor-relay-replacement) supplies power to this motor when you turn the switch to "on" that can sometimes fail. When this happens,...
Hello. I would also need to know the year of the vehicle to be able to give you a really good assessment of the vehicle. From my experience with the CLK350 though, when you reach near 200,000 miles you would...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle's cooling leak may be causing the misfire. The leak needs to be repaired first, and then we can take any other issues from there. The starting problem may also be the vehicle's...
When When your car is running it's important that it maintains the proper temperature, which is why the water pump is so important. Not only does it pump water, as the name suggests, but it also pumps coolant into the...
There There are many hard-working parts in your vehicle but perhaps the hardest working part of all is your engine. With that said it's easy to understand why your engine heats up. Allowing it to overheat means you risk damaging...
Summer's Summer's heat, dust, and stop-and-go traffic will take their tolls on your vehicle. Follow these tips to ensure optimum wellness of your car: Air Conditioning: Have your air conditioning inspected (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/heating-ac-inspection) by a qualified technician. Newer models have cabin...